Easy Asian Dumpling Potsticker Soup Recipe
This Easy Asian Dumpling Potsticker Soup is a comforting and flavorful bowl of broth packed with tender frozen dumplings, fresh greens, and umami-rich mushrooms. Featuring a fragrant base of sesame oil, ginger, and garlic, this soup combines low-sodium vegetable broth with soy sauce and rice vinegar for a deliciously light yet satisfying meal. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick lunch or dinner with warming Asian-inspired flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (optional)
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (shiitake or cremini preferred)
- 3 cups baby bok choy or spinach, chopped
- 12–16 frozen dumplings or potstickers
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- Black pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat aromatics: Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the minced ginger and garlic, sautéing for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened to release their flavors.
- Add broth and seasonings: Pour in 6 cups of low-sodium vegetable broth along with 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce if using. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil to start building the soup base.
- Simmer mushrooms: Stir in the sliced mushrooms and allow them to simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until tender and infused with the broth flavors.
- Add greens: Incorporate the chopped baby bok choy or spinach and simmer for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the greens are wilted but still vibrant.
- Cook dumplings: Gently add the frozen dumplings or potstickers into the simmering soup and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until they are heated through and tender.
- Serve and garnish: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and top with chopped green onions, toasted sesame seeds, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes for added heat and texture.
Notes
- Use low-sodium soy sauce and broth to control the salt level.
- Substitute baby bok choy with spinach or other leafy greens as preferred.
- Frozen dumplings can be any variety you like such as pork, chicken, or vegetable.
- Adjust chili garlic sauce and red pepper flakes to your preferred heat level.
- For a gluten-free option, ensure dumplings and soy sauce are gluten-free certified.
Keywords: Asian dumpling soup, potsticker soup, easy dumpling soup, vegetable broth soup, sesame ginger soup
